Amherst is a one-of-a-kind place and I could not picture myself anywhere else. Of course there are ups and downs as anywhere else, but I guarantee you will fall in love with this place once you settle in.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you are looking for an academically challenging setting, but also enjoy sports and any other random activity or just plainly having fun, Amherst is the place for you. The amherst moto ought to be changed to Work Hard, Play hard.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The work can be challenging, but the teachers always make themselves available; and if necessary would go back through the work.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms are really nice. Big rooms, nice bathrooms.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
We have a single dining hall -Valentine (Val). The food can be AMAZING, but it also has its wwww! days. Overall Val is nice, and allows you to mingle with everyone despite being from a different glass group
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Hang out with my friends, watch movies, go out to the parties on campus, go to the gym, go to the local cute restaurants and starbucks.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Amherst is more than worth your money. It provides you with such a great experience and a diploma from one of the country's most reputable institutions.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Sliding down memorial hill on Val trays in the winter.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Everyone at Amherst is different. There are no distinct emerging types. Everyone fits in and finds their own niche within the community.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are many clubs and a lot to choose from. My favorite are the hip hop dance clubs.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is no greek life.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Amherst is 100% safe. I have walked by to my dorm at crazy hours and was never afraid. Moreover, the campus police does rounds around the campus periodically.
Amherst is a one-of-a-kind place and I could not picture myself anywhere else. Of course there are ups and downs as anywhere else, but I guarantee you will fall in love with this place once you settle in.
If you are looking for an academically challenging setting, but also enjoy sports and any other random activity or just plainly having fun, Amherst is the place for you. The amherst moto ought to be changed to Work Hard, Play hard.
The work can be challenging, but the teachers always make themselves available; and if necessary would go back through the work.
The dorms are really nice. Big rooms, nice bathrooms.
We have a single dining hall -Valentine (Val). The food can be AMAZING, but it also has its wwww! days. Overall Val is nice, and allows you to mingle with everyone despite being from a different glass group
Hang out with my friends, watch movies, go out to the parties on campus, go to the gym, go to the local cute restaurants and starbucks.
Amherst is more than worth your money. It provides you with such a great experience and a diploma from one of the country's most reputable institutions.
Sliding down memorial hill on Val trays in the winter.
Everyone at Amherst is different. There are no distinct emerging types. Everyone fits in and finds their own niche within the community.
There are many clubs and a lot to choose from. My favorite are the hip hop dance clubs.
There is no greek life.
Amherst is 100% safe. I have walked by to my dorm at crazy hours and was never afraid. Moreover, the campus police does rounds around the campus periodically.